A term used to express the feeling of being sad, depressed, or wanting to be comforted. It can also refer to the act of cuddling or hugging tightly. Examples Spanish: Después de ver la película triste, me apetece apachucharme en el sofá con una manta. English: After watching the sad movie, I feel like cuddling […]

A colloquial term used in some Latin American countries, primarily Venezuela, to refer to a small or not very luxurious apartment. Examples Spanish: No puedo invitar a tanta gente, vivo en un apartaco. English: I can't invite so many people, I live in a small apartment.

Aporrear is a Spanish slang term that refers to the act of hitting, pounding or beating something or someone repeatedly. It can also be used to refer to the action of mishandling, misusing or treating something badly. Examples Spanish: El niño aporreó el juguete hasta que se rompió. English: The boy pounded the toy until […]

A Mexican slang term used to describe the act of getting comfortable or settling in, especially in a messy or disorganized way. It could also refer to overindulging or eating too much. Examples Spanish: Después de la cena, todos se arrecochinaron en el sofá para ver una película. English: After dinner, everyone made themselves comfortable […]

To roll up one's sleeves, usually indicating readiness to work hard or face a difficult situation. It can be used both literally and metaphorically. Examples Spanish: Vamos a arremangar y limpiar toda la casa. English: Let's roll up our sleeves and clean the entire house.

A person who announces events that are not going to happen. It is often used to refer to someone who makes promises they do not keep Examples Spanish: No confíes en él, es un arrocero que siempre promete cosas que nunca cumple. English: Don't trust him, he's an 'arrocero' who always promises things he never […]

In Spanish slang, 'asomado' is often used to describe someone who is nosy or always poking their nose into other people's business. Examples Spanish: No seas tan asomado, no tienes que saber todo lo que pasa en la vida de los demás. English: Don't be so nosy, you don't need to know everything that happens […]

In Spanish slang, 'atacar' is commonly used to refer to starting to eat with enthusiasm or voracity. It can also mean to start doing something with eagerness. Examples Spanish: Cuando llegamos a casa después de la escuela, atacamos la comida en la nevera. English: When we got home after school, we attacked the food in […]

A term used in Venezuela, it refers to an unpredictable or unusual shortcut or alternative route taken to reach a destination. Examples Spanish: Tomamos un atajaperro para evitar el tráfico en la autopista. English: We took a shortcut to avoid traffic on the highway.

A slang term commonly used in Spain to refer to a thief or a robber. It can also denote someone who violently steals from others. Examples Spanish: El atracador fue atrapado por la policía después de robar el banco. English: The robber was caught by the police after robbing the bank.

A term frequently used in Argentina, Uruguay, and some other South American countries. It generally refers to a commotion, disorder, tumult, or intense activity. It can also refer to a party or a big event. Examples Spanish: ¡Vamos al agite de la fiesta de Juan esta noche! English: Let's go to the hustle and bustle […]

A term primarily used in Mexico and Central America that refers to something diluted or watered down. It can be used literally, such as in the context of a beverage that has too much water, or metaphorically, to describe something that lacks intensity, quality or strength. Examples Spanish: No me gusta el café de esa […]

A Central American slang term, primarily used in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras. It refers to a person who is lazy, lacks energy or motivation, or is slow to understand things. Examples Spanish: No seas tan ahuevoneado y ayuda en la casa. English: Don't be so lazy and help around the house.

A colloquial term used in Spain for 'hook', often referring to a large, heavy-duty type of hook. Examples Spanish: Voy a necesitar una alcayata para colgar este cuadro pesado. English: I am going to need a hook to hang this heavy picture.

A person who has stayed awake all night, typically from partying or doing some activity until dawn. Examples Spanish: Después de la fiesta anoche, estoy muy amanecido. English: After the party last night, I'm really tired from staying up all night.

A Spanish slang term used in Venezuela, 'ambilado' refers to someone who is energetic, excited, or high-spirited. Examples Spanish: El chico está muy ambilado, no para de saltar y correr por todo el lugar. English: The boy is very energetic, he won't stop jumping and running all over the place.

A term used in some Latin American countries to describe someone who is head over heels in love or infatuated. It can also refer to someone who is confused or disoriented, typically because of love. Examples Spanish: Desde que conoció a María, Juan está todo amorochado. English: Since he met Maria, Juan has been head […]

To rebel or rise up against authority. It's often used to describe a group that's becoming unruly or hard to control. Examples Spanish: Los prisioneros comenzaron a amotinarse contra los guardias. English: The prisoners began to rebel against the guards.